Innovation in Textiles

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Launch of inaugural FiltXPO Innovation Awards... INDA, the US nonwovens association, in collaboration with International Filtration News, is announcing the launch of the inaugural FiltXPO Innovation Awards. Filtration professionals are encouraged to submit their groundbreaking products, or those of their customers, for industry-wide recognition. Read more - https://lnkd.in/e_3qexre #FiltXPO #Innovation #Awards #nonwovens #INDA #filtration #news #groundbreaking #products #industryrecognition #InnovationInTextiles

Singapore show expands to meet demand... Scheduled to be held at the Singapore Expo from October 28-31 2025, over 770 technology and service providers from 33 countries and regions have so far applied for space at the exhibition. They include many international textile machinery manufacturers as well as new technology providers. As a result of the increased demand, the show owners have expanded the booked hall space from 60,000 to 70,000 square metres. https://lnkd.in/eMjGgGYR #SingaporeExpo #TechnologyProviders #InternationalExhibition #TextileMachinery #NewTechnology #SingaporeEvents #InnovationInTextiles #GlobalExpo #TradeShow #IndustryEvents

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Moving away from ‘forever chemicals’... As industries increasingly pivot towards sustainability, the fibre and nonwovens sectors face mounting pressure to address a critical challenge – replacing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These man-made chemicals, widely recognised for their water, oil and stain-repellent properties, have earned the nickname ‘forever chemicals’ due to their persistent and non-degradable nature. With growing regulatory scrutiny, the clock is ticking for businesses to find viable alternatives. PFAS are prized for their durability and repellence, making them essential across industries, including textiles, packaging and food service. However, research has revealed alarming health risks, including elevated cholesterol levels, pregnancy-induced hypertension, reduced vaccine efficacy and links to kidney and testicular cancers. Additionally, the widespread contamination of drinking water and environmental leakage from processing has cemented PFAS as a severe environmental threat. In this article Ross Ward, chief commercial officer at NIRI, outlines how nonwovens manufacturers can innovate and thrive in response to imminent restrictions on the use of PFAS. Read more - https://lnkd.in/eXp7-nuN #textiles #apparel #outdoor #waterrepellent #oilrepellent #stainrepellent #PFAS #foreverchemicals #innovationintextiles NIRI | Next-Gen Fibres & Nonwovens Ross Ward Adrian Wilson

Automotive innovations at JEC 2025... The replacement of steel, magnesium and aluminium with composite alternatives are among the objectives of new projects recognised in the automotive and transportation product and process categories of the 2025 JEC Composites Innovation Awards. Read more - https://lnkd.in/espvXequ #composites #jecworld #innovationintextiles JEC Group.

DNA tagging for C&A’s organic cotton... Zürich-headquartered Haelixa has announced a three-year partnership with C&A to advance the traceability of its organic cotton. Using Haelixa’s DNA markers, C&A can trace the journey of its organic cotton from farm to finished garment. Read more - https://lnkd.in/eTYtXDbE #textiles #apparel #traceability #organiccotton #innovationintextiles Haelixa Ltd #dnamarkers

Hexoskin Astroskin smart garments ordered for Gateway... The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded Hexoskin, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a contract to develop and adapt its Astroskin smart garments for medical research on Gateway, the upcoming space station that will orbit the Moon. Hexcel smart garments are used in the development of digital health biomarkers, scientific studies, clinical trials and defence and aerospace projects, helping to push the boundaries of medical and health monitoring and research worldwide. Since 2019, Astroskin bio-monitoring garments have been in use on the International Space Station (ISS) and over 20 astronauts from countries including the USA, Canada, Japan, the UAE and Italy have used Astroskin sensors in clinical research focused on astronaut health in microgravity. As a result, Hexoskin is at the forefront of understanding how the extreme conditions of space impact human physiology. Read more - https://lnkd.in/efsW93eP #textiles #smarttextiles #wearabletech #smartgarments #innovationintextiles Hexoskin Canadian Space Agency Adrian Wilson

Automated recycling plan for Switzerland... Switzerland is to have its first automated recycling centre for used clothing in 2026, to be located in St Margrethen and building on the collaboration between textile collector Tell-Tex and Säntis Textiles, the developer of proprietary RCO100 mechanical fibre recycling technology. Until now, clothing collected by Tell-Tex was sold to certified sorting centres in Europe but this is due to stop from 2026.  In the new textile recycling centre, goods will be sorted fully automatically by material and colour on an industrial scale and then mechanically recycled. Read more - https://lnkd.in/eibtJq25 #textiles #apparel #recycling #innovationintextiles #automation Tell Tex GmbH Säntis Textiles Adrian Wilson